Bibi Zhou – i.Fish.Light.Mirror
Zhou Bichang’s fifth full-length studio album i.Fish.Light.Mirror takes us through different music eras with songs that sound a bit 70s, a bit 90s pop rock and electronic ballads of the early 2000s.
Category: music reviews
Eminem – Recovery
One wonders if Eminem purposely released Relapse to be able to release this. In Recovery, he seems sharper, even if it isn’t on par with some of his previous work.
Macy Gray – The Sellout
After the success of I Try, it seemed that Macy Gray had only moderate success, even if she had it all going for her. In The Sellout, she is fresh, soothing… and happy. It’s carefree and it’s got a lot of soul.
Taeyang – Solar
Solar is a fine album. It has the beats and the melodies that are easy to listen to, but at the end of the day it’s the same Taeyang with the same haircut, same moves and same songs.
Derek Trucks Band, The – Roadsongs
The Derek Trucks Band’s two-disc live album contains 14 tracks of old school American rock n’ roll and blues, that doesn’t rely on an image, but is perfect for jamming.
Jing Chang – The Opposite Me
In Jing Chang’s – Zhang Yunjing – second album, she takes on the composer’s hat and an edgier look. Playing with the concept of “opposites.”
f(x) – Nu Abo
The very cooky and extremely dressed SM quintet release their first mini-album since their debut, Nu Abo, serving you very sweet and very happy Kpop, even though the title track is very powerful and just a tad different without being weird.
Super Junior – Bonamana
At first, Bonamana seems unremarkable, but with repeat listens it proves to be a very well-rounded album that works for all tastes and ages.
SS501 – Destination
The South Korean quintet comes back with a darker concept but hardly a darker sound. I am blown away as to how well produced this mini is. I don’t think that SS501 have sounded as perfect and balanced as they do in Destination.
CNBLUE – Bluelove
The instrument self-playing quartet CN BLUE are back with a mini-album that is a bit more rock, a bit more swing and a bit more sunshine.
